Ligue 1: Club Africain Takes Provisional Lead in Thrilling Matchday 9
Matchday 9 of the Tunisian Ligue 1 football championship kicked off with two contrasting fixtures, providing fans with excitement and drama. Club Africain secured a crucial away victory against AS Gabes, allowing them to provisionally claim the top spot in the league. Elsewhere, a highly charged encounter between ES Métlaoui and US Ben Guerdane ended in a draw, marked by penalties, red cards, and a nail-biting finish.
Club Africain’s Victory and Match Highlights
Club Africain’s trip to AS Gabes proved fruitful, as they managed to secure a valuable 1-0 win. The decisive goal came in the 21st minute, courtesy of Firas Chaouat, which proved to be the only goal of the match. While Club Africain secured a crucial victory, the game wasn’t without its share of controversy. In the 70th minute, AS Gabes thought they had equalized, but a VAR review ruled the goal out for offside. Despite late pressure from the home side, Club Africain held firm, claiming all three points and temporarily moving to the top of the table with a total of 19 points.
The second match of the day between ES Métlaoui and US Ben Guerdane was a showcase of intensity and tension.
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